India Congratulates Barack Obama

Barack Obama is now President Elect and congratulations are pouring from all over India. Some compiled here -

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his election as the next President of the United States of America.

In her message, the President has said, "Excellency, please accept my heartiest congratulations on your election as the next President of the United States of America.

The people of India, who have closely followed the U.S. election process with unprecedented interest, see your election as a historic mandate of the people of the United States of America.

Our Governments have traditionally enjoyed warm and friendly relations based on our common traditions of democracy, rule of law and the affinities between our pluralistic, secular, multi-cultural and open societies.

India and the United States of America should build on the strong partnership that has been developed in recent years and strengthen our bilateral co-operation to the mutual benefit of our peoples - even as we work together to face the unprecedented common challenges at the global level relating to the changing climate, threats from the dark forces of terror, and energy, health and food security.

I wish you every success as you assume your responsibilities at the helm of your nation and invite you to visit India as soon as possible."

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his election as the next President of the United States. In his message to President Elect Obama the Prime Minister has said that Mr. Obama's journey to the White House will inspire people not only in his country but also around the world.

The Prime Minister's message in his words : "I have great pleasure in conveying my heartiest congratulations on your election as the President of the United States. Your extraordinary journey to the White House will inspire people not only in your country but also around the world.

The people of India and the United States are bound by their shared commitment to freedom, justice, pluralism, individual rights and democracy. These ideals provide a solid bedrock for friendship and strategic partnership between our two nations. We have strong ties between our peoples and I look forward to working with you to realize the enormous potential for cooperation that exists between India and the United States. Our two countries working together to address global issues and challenges will be an important factor for world peace, stability and progress.

I hope you will find an opportunity to visit India soon. A warm welcome awaits you.

As you assume your high responsibility as President of the United States, I convey my best wishes for your success in office and for your personal well being."

BJP President Sri Rajnath Singh has congratulated the President-Elect of the United States of America Mr. Barack Obama on his emphatic victory in the Presidential polls. Shri Singh said that the American people have decisively voted in favour of change.
In his congratulatory message to Mr. Obama, he expressed hope that under the new regime the bilateral relations between India and the USA would usher in a new era of dynamism.
The whole world is passing through difficult times due to growing menace of terrorism and uncertain global economy. The new regime in America will have a tough task at its hand on both the economic and political front. The BJP would like to extend its best wishes to Senator Obama and hope that he will succeed in introducing stability and establish a new order.
The BJP is supportive of an extensive and intensive relationship with the US and this spirit was very much reflected during Shri Atalji led NDA Government.
Senator Obama's election also represents a historic milestone in the evolution of a large multiethnic and pluralist U.S. society marked by mutual respect and common commitment to national goals.